Water Wings Swim School Opens in Mansfield-Arlington South on September 12, Helping Kids Build Confidence One Splash at a Time
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Locally Owned Swim School Brings Year-Round Swim Instruction, Water Safety Education and a Family-Focused Approach Designed to Help Children Love the Water for Life

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Water Wings Swim School, a year-round swim school dedicated to helping children build confidence in and around the water and part of youth enrichment platform Unleashed Brands, is making waves in Mansfield-Arlington South with the opening of its newest location at 6501 South Cooper St, Suite 101-C. The school will celebrate its grand opening on September 12, bringing families a fun, supportive environment where swimmers of all ages can develop essential water safety skills, achieve personal milestones and discover a lifelong love of the water.

Meet the Local Franchise Owners

The new Water Wings Swim School location is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Ekene and Rosaline Ogbechie, local entrepreneurs with professional backgrounds in the oil and gas industry, where Ekene worked as an subsea engineer and Rosaline as a professional accountant. While living in Scotland, the couple became passionate about expanding access to water safety education after learning that drowning is one of the leading causes of death in Nigeria. Inspired to make a difference, they invested their life savings to open Nigeria's first heated indoor swim academy in 2022, creating opportunities for children and families to learn lifesaving swim skills year-round. After relocating from Scotland to the United States, the Ogbechies recognized a similar need for accessible, year-round swim education in Mansfield-Arlington South and partnered with Water Wings to continue their mission of helping children and families build confidence, develop essential water safety skills and prevent drowning. Looking ahead, they hope to open 10 swim schools over the next 10 years in communities with limited access to quality swim instruction, including future expansion in Africa.

"Opening our swim school in Nigeria and seeing the impact it had on helping save lives reinforced just how important access to quality swim education can be," said Rosaline. "That experience inspired my husband and me to continue our mission here in the Mansfield-Arlington South area. Through Water Wings, we hope to equip every swimmer with the confidence and skills they need to be safe in and around the water while expanding access to communities that need it most."

Grand Opening Celebration

The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Water Wings Mansfield-Arlington South during its Splash Bash, Saturday, September 12. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet instructors, learn about Water Wings' swim programs and enjoy family-friendly activities designed to celebrate the school's arrival in the community.

Following the Splash Bash, Water Wings Mansfield-Arlington South will host free preview classes Monday through Friday, September 14-18th, giving families the opportunity to experience lessons before the school's official opening.

Guests are encouraged to RSVP to the grand opening event at the Water Wings Mansfield-Arlington South website.

Families who enroll using code WWMANFM50 can also take advantage of the founding member promotion, which includes:

- 50% off first month

- No membership fee

- Priority Enrollment

- Early Access to Class Schedules

Developing Confident Swimmers for Life

At Water Wings, learning to swim starts with having fun. The school's personalized approach helps swimmers of all ages and abilities build confidence, develop essential water safety skills and create a positive relationship with the water that lasts a lifetime.

Whether introducing an infant to the water for the first time, helping a child master a new skill or supporting an experienced swimmer's continued growth, Water Wings meets every swimmer where they are. As proud members of the United States Swim School Association, Water Wings holds themselves to the highest standards of instruction and care. Highly trained instructors – certified in water safety, CPR and first aid – focus on each swimmer's unique learning style, celebrating every splash, stroke and milestone along the way.

With small class sizes averaging a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, Water Wings provides individualized attention that helps swimmers progress with confidence. More than 95% of students achieve their swimming goals within the school's structured program timeline. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available seven days a week, making it easy for families to fit swim lessons into their schedules.

To meet the diverse needs of Mansfield and Arlington South-area families, Water Wings Swim School offers a variety of programs and services, including:

- Parent & Me classes

- Group lessons

- Individual lessons

- Seasonal camps

- Competitive training

- Birthday parties and special events

- Additional aquatic programming designed to meet the needs of the local community

Water Wings Mansfield-Arlington South is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed Friday's and Sundays. For more information on Water Wings Mansfield-Arlington South, or if you're interested in working with us, visit waterwingsswimschool.com/locations/texas/arlington. Stay connected by following Water Wings on Instagram and Facebook.

Water Wings Swim School is a national franchise that serves 20,000 students each year and growing. To learn more about franchise opportunities with Water Wings, visit WaterWingsFranchising.com.

About Water Wings

Founded in 2003, Water Wings Swim School helps swimmers of all ages build confidence in and around the water through year-round instruction in a safe, supportive and fun environment. From a child's very first splash to advanced swim development, Water Wings meets every swimmer where they are, celebrating each milestone along the way. Through personalized instruction, highly trained instructors and a family-focused approach, Water Wings helps swimmers develop essential water safety skills while fostering a lifelong love of the water. Water Wings offers group and private lessons, recreational swim teams, baby pool time, camps and more. For more information, visit WaterWingsSwimSchool.com.

Water Wings is expanding nationwide through franchising. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit WaterWingsFranchising.com.

About Unleashed Brands

Unleashed Brands currently includes portfolio brands Urban Air, The Little Gym, Sylvan Learning, Snapology, Class 101, Premier Martial Arts and Water Wings Swim School. The platform was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable franchise brands that help kids learn, play, and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every child by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help them reach their full potential. For more information, visit UnleashedBrands.com.

Media Contact: Charlotte Whittier, Fishman Public Relations, [email protected], 240-704-0500

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